The U.S. Supreme Court is likely to release its decision by late June in two cases that challenge the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions. The result could ban the practice at both public and private colleges, reshaping admissions policies across higher education. What would that mean for affirmative action? Would “race neutral” alternatives work? What could happen to minority enrollment? We answer those questions and more. Read up on our previous coverage.
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The Review | EssayThe False Promise of Colorblind Admissions
You can’t stop racial discrimination without considering race. -
Race in Admissions
7 Key Moments From the Supreme Court Hearings on Race-Conscious Admissions
The conservative justices seemed skeptical of the colleges’ longstanding practice. The more liberal minority wondered if a race-neutral strategy would exacerbate the very problem it was claiming to fix. -
The Review | Roundup
13 Takes on Race-Conscious Admissions
Here’s what the commentariat has to say about the Supreme Court cases against Harvard and Chapel Hill. -
'A Cautionary Tale'
Affirmative Action’s Big Win Always Had an Asterisk
A landmark decision in 2003 posed questions about fairness that remain unresolved. -
Race in Admissions
Enrolling Diverse Students When Race Is Off the Table
Braced for a Supreme Court ruling restricting affirmative action, colleges examine “race neutral” alternatives. -
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What Would the End of Race-Conscious Admissions Mean for Minority Enrollment?
Several states already ban affirmative action. Here’s what’s happened. -
The Review | Essay
How Affirmative Action Was Derailed by Diversity
The Supreme Court has watered down the policy’s core justification: justice.
